SPIRITS OF JAPAN 2016 Fundraising Tasting Event hosted by Tonari Gumi

  Come join Tonari Gumi’s (The The Japanese Canadian Volunteers Association) popular tasting event, now in its 15th year at the grand ballroom of The Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, featuring a wide range of sake and spirits in ‘spirit’ to Japan and the Japanese Community. Experience products from Artisan Sake Maker, Axis Planning, CMC Sake + Wine Merchants, Jizake Japan, Kanaya … Read more

FARMERS MARKETS FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VANCOUVER

   A bountiful harvest celebration brings chefs together with local farmers, winemakers, and craft beverage producers to raise funds for Fresh to Families Project.    Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM), the non-profit organizer of eight weekly farmers markets in the city, is partnering with BC’s top farm-to-table chefs and a selection of local farms and producers … Read more

FOXTROT VINEYARDS TAKES A SPIN WITH CHEF WEIMAR FOR A LONG TABLE WINE DINNER

  Known for the consistency and quality of their premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Foxtrot Vineyards is a family run winery located on the Okanagan Valley’s Naramata Bench.  The drive for excellence has become the life’s work of the Allander family who have created wines worth talking about, earning praise from top sommeliers and international … Read more

New Starlet Seafood Restaurant Shines for ChopStick Festival

  The kick-off of Vancouver’s inaugural Chopstick Festival is 2 weeks away, starting on October 15 and running for two weeks.  A selection of lower mainland Chinese restaurants have been preparing their dishes for people to try during this event.  The event works similar to the highly successful Dine Out that happens in the Jan-Feb time-frame … Read more

Vancouver hits its peak with the Superhuman Summit

  New, international speaker series pushes the boundaries of human potential   On Saturday, October 22, the Superhuman Summit invites you to unlock the inconceivable and live the life of tomorrow. The first event of its kind in Vancouver, the day-long speaker-style Superhuman Summit brings together an internationally renowned roster of experts in the fields … Read more

 Farewell Tour!  Canada’s Best-Loved A Cappella Group  Comes to North Vancouver – November 3, 2016 

    After over 35 years circling the globe, The Nylons have decided to finally close the touring chapter of their illustrious and legendary career as recording and performing artists. The group has embarked on a series of farewell shows to say goodbye to their dedicated fans who embraced and supported them over the years. … Read more

 Standing Room Only Theatre Presents 

  12 ANGRY JURORS  Adapted by Sherman L Sergel October 26th-November 4th, 2016 at CBC Studios 700  Murder. Deliberation. Doubt.  The trial is over. The verdict is not. 12 Jurors gather in a room to decide on the fate of a young boy. Coercion and animosity ensue. Decisions are made. Opinions are swayed. Will the … Read more

Mariza, The Queen of Fado, Returns to the Chan Centre

  GRAMMY-nominated singer performs works inspired by  her life experience from recent album, Mundo The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces the return of Portuguese-Mozambican artist, Mariza, the living voice of fado on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Mariza will share contemporary fado from her bold new album Mundo, a vibrant … Read more

Celebrate Halloween at FlyOver Canada – GIVEAWAY

  Join Broomelda at the Haunted Witches Academy before a flight across Canada!   a Rafflecopter giveaway   We’re giving away two passes to FlyOver Canada Halloween. To enter please “like” us and leave a comment on this post. https://www.facebook.com/myvancity Tweets by myvancity http://instagram.com/myvancityca Everyone’s favourite witch Broomelda is back and ready to take you … Read more

Reminder: EAT! Vancouver Is Back!

  I’m a huge fan of EAT! Vancouver and the spotlight the annual event shines on talented and innovative chefs, beers, wines and of course – food! Produced by Fulcrum Media Inc. and presented by Jaguar Land Rover, the 14th Annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival is back this week from October 4 – 7, with a … Read more